With Idalia expected to touch down in Florida as a hurricane later this week, counties across Central Florida have announced emergency shelter locations for residents to turn to in case of an evacuation.
Below is a list of counties and their shelter locations:
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BREVARD COUNTY
As of 4 p.m. on Aug. 29, there are no Brevard County shelters.
The county remains under a tropical storm warning.
For more information, visit the county’s website here.
FLAGLER COUNTY
Flagler County announced that as of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, a mandatory evacuation order will be in effect for residents in mobile homes, RVs and other unsafe structures throughout the county. However, county officials said that no residents will be forced from their homes.
| Location | Address | City | Opens | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rymfire Elementary School | 1425 Rymfire Drive | Palm Coast | Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. | General Population Special Needs Shelter Pet-Friendly Shelter |
The county remains under a tropical storm warning.
For more information, visit the county’s website here.
LAKE COUNTY
| Location | Address | City | Opens | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Lake Elementary School | 1901 Johns Lake Road | Clermont | Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. | Special Needs Shelter Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| The Villages Elementary School | 695 Rolling Acres Road | Lady Lake | Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. | Special Needs Shelter Pet-Friendly Shelter |
The county remains under a tropical storm warning.
For more information, visit the county’s website here.
The sheriff’s office’s Division of Emergency Management recommends evacuation for residents who live in a mobile home, RV or other substandard housing west of Interstate 75.
Additionally, county officials stated that residents in the Dunnellon area are expected to have an 82% chance of experiencing tropical storm conditions.
| Location | Address | City | Opens | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | 3733 SW 80th Ave. | Ocala | Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. | Special Needs Shelter |
| Forest High School | 5000 SE Maricamp Road | Ocala | Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. | General Population |
| Horizon Academy | 365 Marion Oaks Drive | Ocala | Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. | General Population |
| Lake Weir High School | 10351 SE Maricamp Road | Ocala | Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| North Marion Middle School | 2085 W. Highway 329 | Citra | Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. | General Population |
| Vanguard High School | 7 NW 28th Street | Ocala | Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
The county remains under a hurricane warning.
For more information, visit the county’s website here.
ORANGE COUNTY
Residents with special or medical needs are urged to call 407-836-3111 ahead of time.
Additionally, ID cards are not required to enter into shelters, according to the county’s website.
Orange County leaders added that all homeless shelters listed below will extend capacity to people in need.
| Location | Address | City | Opens | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett Park | 4801 W. Colonial Drive | Orlando | Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| South Econ Recreation Center | 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail | Orlando | Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| Silver Star Recreation Center | 2801 N. Apopka Vineland Road | Orlando | Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. | Special Needs Shelter Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| Goldenrod Recreation Center | 4863 N. Goldenrod Road | Winter Park | Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. | Special Needs Shelter Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| Coalition for the Homeless | 18 N. Terry Ave. | Orlando | Aug. 29 between 3-5 p.m. | Homeless Shelter |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission Family Home | 1521 W. Washington Street | Orlando | Aug. 29 between 3-5 p.m. | Homeless Shelter (for women, families and couples) |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission Men’s Center | 3300 W. Colonial Drive | Orlando | Aug. 29 between 3-5 p.m. | Homeless Shelter (single men only) |
| The Salvation Army | 624 Lexington Ave. | Orlando | Aug. 29 between 3-5 p.m. | Homeless Shelter |
The county remains under a tropical storm warning.
For a list of what to bring with you to a shelter, visit the county’s website here.
As of 9 p.m. on Aug. 28, there are no active Osceola County shelters.
County officials said that shelters will remain closed but on standby if needed.
However, the county’s Office of Emergency Management told News 6 that they are evaluating the forecasts for Idalia to determine shelter locations. If activated, those shelters will be announced by Aug. 29.
The county remains under a tropical storm warning.
For more information, visit the county’s website here.
POLK COUNTY
Residents who are pre-registered for special needs sheltering and who need transportation will need to call 863-298-7027 before 10 p.m. on Aug. 28 — or between 7-10 a.m. on Aug. 29 — to make arrangements.
| Location | Address | City | Opens | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenoroc High School | 4905 Saddle Creek Road | Lakeland | Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| Mulberry Middle School | 500 Martin Luther King Ave. | Mulberry | Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| Horizons Elementary School | 1700 Forest Lake Drive | Davenport | Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| Chain of Lakes Elementary School | 7001 CR 653 | Winter Haven | Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| Spessard L. Holland Elementary School | 2342 EF Griffin Road | Bartow | Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| George Jenkins High School | 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road | Lakeland | Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| Department of Health - Polk County | 1255 Brice Blvd. | Bartow | Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. | Special Needs Shelter |
The county remains under a tropical storm warning.
For more information, visit the county’s website here.
SEMINOLE COUNTY
As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the county announced there were no Seminole County storm shelters in place. However, crews are preparing shelters to remain on standby, the county’s website reads.
According to Orange County leaders, the Rescue Outreach Mission shelter will extend capacity to people in need.
| Location | Address | City | Opens | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rescue Outreach Mission | 1701 W. 13th Street | Sanford | Aug. 29 at 3-5 p.m. | Homeless Shelter |
The county remains under a tropical storm warning.
For more information, visit the county’s website here.
Those who live in mobile homes, RVs or nearby flood-prone areas are urged to consider evacuating out of the storm’s path or into a shelter.
Residents are reminded to check before heading to a shelter, as shelters may have reached capacity. To check, call 352-689-4400.
In addition to the following shelters, Sumter County officials said other general population shelters will open as needed.
| Location | Address | City | Opens | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter Fairgrounds | 7620 SR 471 | Webster | Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. | General Population Pet-Friendly Shelter |
| Wildwood Community Center | 6500 Powell Road | Wildwood | Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. | Special Needs Shelter Pet-Friendly Shelter |
Sex offenders are prohibited from entering general population or special needs shelters and must instead report to the sheriff at the county jail for any sheltering needs.
The county remains under a hurricane warning.
For more information, visit the county’s website here.
VOLUSIA COUNTY
A voluntary evacuation recommendation was issued on Monday and is set to take effect on Tuesday, Aug. 29 starting at 10 a.m.
Residents who live in RVs, mobile homes or low-lying areas are encouraged to find accommodations with friends or family.
Due to the small number of individuals seeking shelter because of the storm, the county closed the three designated shelters. They are working to find alternative accommodations for those who need help.
Volusia beaches will also close to vehicle traffic beginning on Tuesday afternoon. According to the county, these will be rolling closures, so entry will be prohibited at certain locations as toll booths are removed.
Meanwhile, beach access ramps will remain closed through Wednesday after county staff assess any damage from the storm. All other coastal parks will close by the end of the day on Tuesday, the county’s website states.
The county remains under a tropical storm warning.
For a list of what to bring with you to a shelter, visit the county’s website here.
News 6 will continue to update this list as additional shelter locations are announced.
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